Niedersfeld (Duitsland) 1920 - 1930

Cornelis Vreedenburgh

Original oil on canvas
57 ⨯ 70 cm
Price on request

Bruning Heintz Fine Art

• About the artwork
  Grootte 70 x 57 cm
  Signatuur Gesigneerd
  Materiaal Olieverf op doek
  Stroming Klassiek impressionisme
  Locatie Niedersfeld
  Provenance Particuliere collectie, rechtstreeks van de kunstenaar verworven in Woerden
  
  Bijzonder werk van de grote impressionist Cornelis Vreedenburgh. Bijzonder omdat het in Duitsland is gemaakt. Het is een gezicht op het dorpje Niedersfeld, een dorp en stadsdeel van Winterberg in het Hochsauerlandkreis, Noordrijn-Westfalen. Vreedenburgh heeft in de jaren 20 van de vorige eeuw veel gereisd, naar Italië, Frankrijk en zelfs naar Palestina. Maar een reis naar Duitsland was nog niet bekend. Wellicht was hij op reis naar verre oorden en maakte hij dit werk onderweg. Het is destijds in Woerden verworven door een vriend van de kunstenaar.
  
• About the artist

  Cornelis Vreedenburgh (25 August 1880 – 27 June 1946) was a Dutch painter, known for his atmospheric depictions of cityscapes and landscapes. Born in Woerden, the Netherlands, he developed a passion for art at an early age, influenced by his father Gerrit Vreedenburgh, who was himself a painter.

  Education and Influences

  Although Vreedenburgh was largely self-taught, he received valuable advice from the impressionist painter Willem Bastiaan Tholen. Together with Tholen, he explored the inland lakes and wide rivers of the Netherlands, capturing the vast skies and open waters. These experiences had a lasting influence on his work, especially in his depiction of light and reflections on water.

  Career and Recognition

  In 1904, Vreedenburgh received a royal grant for promising young artists, allowing him to focus entirely on his painting. His entry at Arti et Amicitiae was awarded the Willink van Collen Prize, and he became a member of both Arti et Amicitiae and Pulchri Studio. His work quickly became popular for its vibrant colours and the way he captured the light and atmosphere of the Dutch landscape.

  Personal Life

  After marrying artist Marie Schotel in 1912, Vreedenburgh settled in Laren, a bustling artists' village at the time. Here he painted many cityscapes of Amsterdam, capturing the charm and character of the city. His work was recognised by Queen Wilhelmina in 1937, who purchased two of his paintings.

  Legacy

  Cornelis Vreedenburgh died on 27 June 1946 in Laren. His paintings remain valued for their technical skill and ability to capture the essence of the Dutch landscape and city life. His work can be found in several museums and private collections, and he is remembered as an important figure in Dutch art history.

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